Grown old in love from seven till seven times seven, I oft have wished for Hell for ease from Heaven. - William Blake

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Grown old in love from seven till seven times seven,
I oft have wished for Hell for ease from Heaven.

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About William Blake

William Blake (November 28 1757 – August 12 1827) was an English poet, Christian mystic, painter, printmaker, and engraver.

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Alternative Names: W. Blake Uil'iam Bleik Blake

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